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Is this oak wilt? #570396

Asked June 14, 2019, 3:52 PM EDT

Hello everyone,
I have some concern about my tree, (see pics)
First, what sort of tree is this?
Second, is this oak wilt?
If not, what are these spots caused by I'm noticing several areas with this occuring,

Williamson County Texas

Expert Response

The tree appears to be a Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii) or a very close relative in the red oak group.  The issues in your images are absolutely not oak wilt.  You have some minor leaf spotting caused by one of the common fungal leaf spot pathogens, some feeding by a caterpillar, and symptoms of iron chlorosis where the veins on the leaves are dark green on a chlorotic (yellow) background.  None of these issues pose any major health threats to the tree.  The iron chlorosis could be a symptom of overwatering your lawn (red oaks hate "wet feet"), disturbed soils, fill soil, or some other cause of root dysfunction.  Some red oaks are genetically disposed to iron chlorosis.  The problem can be corrected with supplemental micronutrients, but will probably return and be a reoccurring symptom on the tree.
Dr. David Appel, Professor Replied June 17, 2019, 9:20 AM EDT
Hello David,

Thank you for your response. Your knowledge and assistance is extremely appreciated by my family and our tree!

Very best,
-RW
The Question Asker Replied June 17, 2019, 2:55 PM EDT

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